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Divine Formula for Treating Epidemic Diseases,For epidemic conditions presenting with swelling.

Formulas Name : Divine Formula for Treating Epidemic Diseases

Chinese Name : 救疫神方

Drug Formulation

2 he of black beans (roasted until fragrant and cooked), 2 cun of licorice (roasted until yellow).

Source

Quoted from *Yi Jian Geng Zhi* in Volume 7 of *Bai Yi*.

Benefits

For epidemic conditions presenting with swelling.

Instructions for Use

Add 2 zhan of water to the ingredients, decoct until reduced to half, and sip it frequently.

Divine Formula for Treating Epidemic Diseases，Quoted from *Yi Jian Geng Zhi* in Volume 7 of *Bai Yi*.，For epidemic conditions presenting with swelling.

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Terminology Proofreading: [Cheng Bo] | August 26, 2026
Reviewed by: [Wang Zhongxiang, Associate Chief TCM Physician (China)] | August 26, 2026

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